Actively exploited · Published Sep 16, 2026 · Assigned by cisco
CVE-2026-76460Cisco Identity Services Engine Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Critical 10.0 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Cisco Identity Services Engine Software from Cisco. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on September 16, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 75.6% (higher than 99.5% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei, public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 19, 2026.
Official description
A vulnerability in an API of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication. This vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication control on an API endpoint. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected API endpoint. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected device by bypassing the web-based management interface.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Cisco Identity Services Engine Software | 3.1.0 p83.1.0 p93.3 Patch 23.3 Patch 13.3 Patch 33.4.03.2.0 p73.3 Patch 4 |
| Cisco | Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector | 3.4.03.5.0 |
Weakness: CWE-648 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H